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Bosnia and Herzegovina

Introduction

Capital: Sarajevo

Population

Total Population: 4,621,598
Annual Growth Rate: -0.1%
Density: 74 Inhabitants/km²
Urban Population: 47.4%
Ethnic Origins: Bosniak 48%, Serb 37.1%, Croat 14.3%, other 0.6%
Official Language: Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Other Languages Spoken: Romani (Vlax) is a language of Bosnian gypses.
Business Language: English
Religion: Muslim 40%, Orthodox 31%, Roman Catholic 15%, Others 14%.
Literacy Rate: 96.7%

Local Time:

It is %T:%M %A In Sarajevo

Exchange Rate on :

National Currency:
Bosnian Mark (BAM)


Country Overview

Area: 51,210 km²
Type of State: Bosnia and Herzegovina is a con-federal democratic republic. Being a "compound" state is in line with the General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Dayton, Paris, 1995). It consists of two entities: the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (51% of territory, majority of Croats and Bosniaks) and the Republic of Srpska (49% of territory, Serbian majority). Another "sub-entity" is called Brcko (because of the city of Brcko), which was a subject of disputes and international arbitrage. Thus, Bosnia and Herzegovina has two entities and the Brcko District.

The Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Republic of Srpska are entities having their own constitutions, which have to be in conformity with the Constitution of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Brcko was put under the administration of Bosnia and Herzegovina as a separate district.

 

The leading international civil agency in Bosnia and Herzegovina is the Office of the High Representative which is obliged to oversee implementation of the civil aspects of the Dayton peace agreement (1995). High Representative - who is also EU Special Representative - represents the ultimate authority in terms of the Peace Agreements` interpretation. High Representative is authorized to pass laws, if considered necessary, remove officials that obstruct activities from their posts and coordinate activities with other international organizations.

Type of Economy: Lower-middle-income economy.
A steadily growing and developing economy affected by war devastation, high unemployment, low purchasing power and grey economy.
HDI*: 0.802/1
HDI (World Rank): 75th/177

Note: (*) The HDI, Human Development Index, is an Indicator Which Synthesizes Several Data Such as Life Expectancy, Level of Education, Professional Careers, Access to Culture etc.


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23°

Low: 11°  |  High: 25°

Humidity: 53%  |  Wind: 23 km/h
Sunrise: 6:16 am  |  Sunset: 7:12 pm

Sarajevo, Source: Yahoo Weather

Telecommunication

Telephone Code:
To Make a Call From Bosnia and Herzegovina, Dial 00
To Make a Call to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Dial +387
Internet Suffix: .ba
Telephone Lines: 27.3 per 100 Inhabitants
Internet Users: 34.7 per 100 Inhabitants

Foreign Trade in Figures

 
Foreign Trade Indicators 20052006200720082009
Imports of Goods (millions USD) 7,0707,3459,77212,2828,811
Exports of Goods (millions USD) 2,4003,3234,1665,0643,953
Imports of Services (millions USD) 425459590632527
Exports of Services (millions USD) 9871,1371,4551,6581,291

Source: WTO - World Trade Organization

 

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